Mass Times & Intentions:

• Sunday 30th Nov: 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Sally Paczynski).

• Monday 1st Dec: 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Special Intention (ME)).

• Tuesday 2nd Dec: 10:00 AM at St Joseph’s School (Intention: E & B McB).

• Wednesday 3rd Dec: 6:15 PM Exposition & Evening Prayer and 7:00 PM Holy Mass at Holy Rosary (Intention: Kim Dixon).

• Thursday 4th Dec: 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Guy & Intentions of his family).

• Friday 5th Dec: 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Funeral Service for Peter Horan). Note: No Mass at St John’s.

• Saturday 6th Dec (Vigil): 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Confessions and 5:30 PM Holy Mass at St John’s (Intention: Intentions of Audrey Johnson).

• Sunday 7th Dec: 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary (Intention: Parishioners).

Key Notices:

• 100th Birthday: Audrey Johnson celebrates her 100th birthday this December. Tea and coffee will be served in the Medway on Thursday, December 11th from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM for anyone who wishes to celebrate with her.

• Bishop’s Visit: Bishop Stephen sends his thanks and assurance of prayers following his visit last weekend.

• Christmas Games: A Christmas Word Search and Word Pair Game are now available to get into the festive spirit.

• Churches Together Service: A special service to mark the beginning of Advent will be held at Holy Rosary Church this Sunday, November 30th at 3:00 PM, followed by refreshments.

• Coffee Morning: The Altar Servers are hosting a coffee morning this Sunday (30th Nov) in the Medway after Mass.

• SVP Fundraising Night: A night of live entertainment with Jeremy McMurray & Friends at Billingham Catholic Club on Tuesday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. Tickets are £5.00.

• Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: A Candlelight Procession will be held by the Parish of Christ the King on Sunday, December 7th at 5:30 PM.

• CAFOD Coffee Morning: Taking place on December 21st after Mass with mulled wine and treats.

• Parish Pilgrimage to Walsingham: Planned for Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2026. Please give names to Callum Walker as soon as possible.

• Lately Dead: Sheila Holmes (Funeral Service 24th Nov), Peter Horan (Funeral Service Friday 5th Dec at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary), and Mary Bewley (Requiem Mass Friday 12th Dec at 1:00 PM at Holy Rosary).

• Lucy’s Great Achievement: Altar Server Lucy Drummond has raised £1,500 for Stichell House Residential Care Home.

• First Holy Communion: Please pray for the children making their First Confessions this week.

• Friendship Group: Meets every first Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the Medway. All are welcome.

• All Our Yesterdays: Please speak to Fr Adrian if you have photos, videos, or memories to help preserve parish history.

• RCIA Group: Meets Wednesdays after the 7:00 PM Mass.

• Holy Island SVP Vinnies Camps: Volunteering opportunities for Summer 2026 open in December.

• Lourdes Pilgrimage Administrator: There is a vacancy for a Diocesan Pilgrimage Administrator.

• Father Peter Stoddart: Congratulations to Fr Peter who has received a Royal Navy Commendation.

• Neurodivergent Catholics Research: A survey is available for neurodivergent Catholics and caregivers to share their experiences.

• Homilies: Fr Adrian’s homilies are now available on the parish website.

• 400 Club Winners (September): £100 to Mary Toth and P Hewitt; £50 to K Wilson and M Dineen.

Prayers:

• Sick: Sheila Allen, Maureen Braithwaite, Carol Brownlee, Ann Christeson, Robert Dalton, Bill Devine, Judy Houchen, Sheila Hunt, Brian Kane, Mary Langsdale, Sarah McAllister, Rev. Dan Mckie, Grace Ollie, Christine Rooney, Bill Simpson, Fr. John Skivington, Peter Smith, Judith Sowerby, Margaret Wilkie, Kate Williams.

• Recently Died: Michael Green, Sheila Holmes, Mary Bewley, Thomas Peters, Brian Nichols, Bridget McGoldrick, Georgina McQuilling, Peter Horan, Vivian Suttill, Helen Webb, Christopher Madden, Edmund (Eddie) Wilson, Frankie Miller, Neil Davis, Trevor Pennington, Chris Allison, Stephen Allison, Denis Murphy, Audrey Upton.